The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-11-20

Of resplendent dove with wings encircling
three golden GOLDEN, eiboria with celestial light; the
mounted By a fame: Greek monograms ms Of Fec &C.
e eean 81 Ss ths
symbol ss 81 tho Paps
keys, and other insignia of spiritual power.
thorns. and other emblems OF the Passion OF
Christ, wreaths crosses. the banner-bearing
The altar piece--by the same artist-consists
OF a representation Of the Cruciflxion. The
atmosphere, OF Palestine is fixed on this pic
cross. the three Marys, and John the beloved
Jerusalem Is seen In the distance very beau
sentation Of God the Father. separated 81 i by
Calvary, The nimbus over the heads OF. the
fashion, hs BIT Of eo os a aRsqf IN
the composition. and 1t beautifully relieves the
Standing at the sanctuary and facing the
SOUTH the great rose window bursts upon tho
view, % or rather expands the view, adding, a
series of blended views Of sacred, embiems.
and refine the minds OF all VINO behold 1t. The
their construction and riVet the attention Of
the eye to examine It again and again.
The windows west and east of the sanctuary
contain representations Of the CrucilXion and
four feet In height and add considerably to the
Necessarily the windows o. on sitter side of the
church are the first and strongest points Of at
ing art indeed there are f few fner i in this
country The subjects represent the mysteries
81 REDEMPTION. beginning, with the Annuncia-
and mission Of Christ. Turn where we may
thoughts e WIZ hs sa5me
Tragedy OF the Cross. Everything here appears
to aDwd to 1ht ssrs 81 ae G
Irish MSS. Of the eighth century Dr. Todd, the
eminent Archaeological, declared that 1t seemed
creations, The gold, lakes carmines and ems
eralds in those initials are as perfect to-day as
they were thousand years ago.
Some thoughts like these steal over the mind
%h It. + hess stq5s IN the TTnaws
sponding changes here; hence the animated
!, After al 1t Is only in religion and ideality
n Inat such nv works 81 art gan come before the
the landscapes Of Turner. and the animal o liz
OF Rosa Bonheur; all excellent in their way,
teach only p III the drawhg the realism q
issfni Hsab sns w3ih n
Of the fourteenth century, who declared that
they painted for God and His holy angels"
GRureh Of S bEnpha
the spirit OF their immortal creations, living,
breathing. and fulfilling the mission which
their genius and their lives ennobled.
The WOODWORK OF this church Is generally
OF carved nsn: The pews are very HANDSOME
and commodious, and the panels OF the gallery
and choir are beautiful in their quiet tone and
simplicity, consisting, as they do. OF an un-
broken series OF pointed arch panels with light
mouldings.
The sanctuary is designed for three altars-a
ST. Joseph. Back OF the latter is picture OF
ST. Joseph, and OF the former a picture OF st.
James, There is u beautiful painted screen
behind tho high altar representing tapestry.
with pictures Of angels. alternating with vases
OF flowers. These are remarkable for chastity |
OF design and lightness OF shade. They are as |
delicate in treatment as penclliings and beau
titul as engrayngs.
The great height of tho apse in which the
whole sanctuary. Temporary but neatly do |
signed and decorated affairs will stand here |
until the debt Of the church is lessened
Inc rector, the Rev. John j. Flood, TO whose |
unTearied zeal. ably and generously seconded |
~ his assistant priests; is owed the erection of
Its dedication will take place on ThanksgivinG
Day. The Most Rev. Archbishop will offcats
NJ the dedication. and Very Rev Mgr. Farrely |
VIII preach on the OCCASION A chancel choir
priests OF the church, will take part.
The people OF ST. John Evangelist parish look
forward with pride and enthusiasm To the tledI-
cation OF their church on next Thursday. They
ave watched with eAgerness and satisfaction
The progress Of the building. and all are loud
IN praise OF their beloved pastor. who has been
so9 successful In this the greatest work of his
life; temple In honor OF God, monument OF
zeal and generosity, destined to be q blessing
70 thousands OF young and old. r. Moo.